Install Compact Fluorescent Light BulbsBy now most homeowners are aware of the strange looking spiral light bulbs known as compact fluorescents. These bulbs are significantly more energy efficient than regular incandescent bulbs. Looking at their comparative energy consumption we can see the obvious benefit to installing these in your home. *Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescent_light_bulb Electricity Cost (for 800–900 lumens at a rate of $0.10/kWh)Incandescent:... Read Full Story

Talk to any seasoned wedding planner and they will advise that the devil is in the details. That's because a wedding is much more than a perfectly planned day - it's the ceremonial declaration of life-lasting love that seeks to set a tone for the future. Planning a ceremony with such lofty goals is no small task. But when you get the details right, every facet of the event can make for an unforgettable day. Brides and grooms to-be pore over menus and attempt to choose ... Read Full Story

Winston Churchill once called Commonwealth avenue “the most beautiful street in the world”. Boston’s Back Bay is steeped in history. Its streets are some of many in Boston that are lined with one of the city’s most iconic architectural structures, the brownstone. Many people dream of owning a brownstone. They are beautifully unique dwellings that are aesthetically held in an era that represents America’s fascination with contemporary romanesque, renaissance, an... Read Full Story

Most home and business owners would be happy to think of things other than septic waste management. The trouble is there are so many reasons why home and business owners must think about their septic waste needs; many which can become all too apparent. For example: when malodorous sludge bubbles up in the middle of your lawn and no one answers the phone at your septic company. This is exactly what happened to Tom McMahon, and got him thinking about smart septic solutions. McMahon's eco-fr... Read Full Story